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Smith fingerprints on Maroons' Origin push

Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Western Australia hosts State of Origin, but the state has not had a professional rugby league team in 25 years

Western Australia's young rugby league players hope the sun hasn't set on the state's prospect of joining the national competition, as the state prepares to host the sport's biggest event.

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Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

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Women's State of Origin: Five memorable moments as New South Wales reclaimed the shield

Try-saving tackles, moments of individual brilliance and a couple of brain fades, these were the five moments that stood out as New South Wales out-fought Queensland to win women's State of Origin.

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NSW dig deep to overcome Queensland in Women’s State of Origin

The Blues got their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2019 in front of a record crowd of over 11,000 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium

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Kalyn Ponga primed to live out a dream by winning a State of Origin series

"It's about all of us doing our job."

Newcastle Herald

Cleary to keep it cool amid Origin chaos

Nathan Cleary was a target for Queensland in State of Origin I but the NSW halfback has form for fighting his way out of a corner.

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‘Can it get more Aussie?’: Bluey State of Origin episode tells a relatable tale of a family divided

Retired commentator Ray Warren appears in the episode, which has been praised for its heartwarming – and wrenching – depiction of the epic contest

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Bluey shows that sport is more than a game, and farewells Ray Warren in deserved style

From making difficult decisions about who to support and spending time with family yelling at the TV screen, Bluey has captured the magic of sport in its State of Origin episode, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Dolphins sign ex-Origin player Lee

State of Origin representative and NRL premiership winner Brenko Lee has signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.

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Will Api Koroisau's shock State of Origin start be the spark New South Wales need to save the series?

Damien Cook had started every Origin match Brad Fittler had ever coached - until now. Will Api Koroisau's shock elevation to the starting side be the spark the Blues need to save the series?

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NSW's Tonegato sets sights on Origin glory

Reigning Dally M medallist Emma Tonegato will be out to lead NSW to Women's State of Origin glory against Queensland in Canberra on Friday night.

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After four years, two kids and injuries, Blues veteran Sam Bremner is back in State of Origin

When Sam Bremner announced she would take time away from rugby league to start a family, people treated it like a retirement. Now she's making her return to State of Origin after a four-year absence.

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Four Origin debutants in women's NSW team

Four women are preparing to make their State of Origin debuts for the NSW Sky Blues, who have also unveiled a new look spine.

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Arrow, Taulagi in for steady Slater's Qld

Queensland coach Billy Slater has replaced the injured Reuben Cotter and Xavier Coates with Jai Arrow and Murray Taulagi respectively for State of Origin II.

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Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II

Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.

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Western Australia may be open for business, but events industry left battered by COVID-19

After nearly two years of cancellations and strict COVID restrictions, major events trickle back to WA, but the industry says not enough is being done to help local operators.

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Carrigan set to cover Cotter Origin blow

Pat Carrigan says he will do what he can to cover the massive loss of injured Queensland forward Reuben Cotter in the second State of Origin clash.

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Blues blow as Wighton contracts COVID

NSW's hopes of levelling the State of Origin series against Queensland in Perth have been dealt a big blow with centre Jack Wighton contracting COVID-19.

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Mitchell can star for NSW if Souths allow

South Sydney have said they do not want Latrell Mitchell in State of Origin II for NSW, but teammate Campbell Graham insists he'd be up to the challenge.

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Patient Lee content with NRL 'rocky road'

Brenko Lee won an NRL title and State of Origin series within the space of a month in 2020 but has had to wait almost two seasons for another NRL opportunity.

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Origin lessons drive Saifiti's NRL return

Newcastle forward Jacob Saifiti admits he had his eyes opened wide by the habits of star NSW teammates during his first State of Origin camp.

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Surging Broncos, Raiders clash in Brisbane

Brisbane and Canberra are bringing elite form to their NRL clash, with both getting back some State of Origin stars.

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Yeo, Staggs won't back up from Origin

Penrith's Isaah Yeo won't back up from Origin I when the Panthers face Newcastle on Sunday after a nasty collision in State of Origin 1.

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Link man Gagai hails Slater Origin spirit

Dane Gagai has been around the Queensland team long enough to see how Billy Slater is doing what Mal Meninga did to turn the tables on NSW in State of Origin.

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